ABOUT US
General Information:
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Founded in 2008
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Founder: Stella Robinette
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Initial Purpose: To organize a local celebration of American History of African Cultural Origins (Black History)
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Has grown into a well-established entity serving the city-wide community of Kingsport and the surrounding areas
Purpose of H.O.P.E.
To educate the surrounding area youth with life skills, with a view of building future business and community leaders; to educate and advocate multi-cultural understanding within the Tri-Cities area. To teach and promote community services, outreach skills and other opportunities to our area youth.
H.O.P.E.'s program targets the following groups of individuals:
Teens interested in development of life skills for ongoing success (ages 11-19)
Joyce Dockery Scholarships
Each year we provide a $500.00 scholarship to a qualified graduating Senior who has followed the H.O.P.E. Youth Leadership Program and has a 3.0 or higher GPA.
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Must be a H.O.P.E. leader.
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The recipient must follow the Tennessee/Virginia Scholar Program.
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This scholarship is only available to those who have been actively involved in our H.O.P.E. Leadership Program.
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The recipients are approved by the Board of Directors on meeting the qualifications of the scholarship.
Our Founder, Stella Robinette, has been recognized as a
Woman of Impact
